Boys Day 2019

To celebrated boys day the students made some really beautiful koinobori.

Boys Day 2019

All of the students looked so cute in their smart clothes.

Boys Day 2019
Boys Day 2019
Boys Day 2019

They also enjoyed some yummy mochi!

We wish for our young boys, good health and happiness.

Spring School 2019: Trip to Toyota

The final day of spring school was a trip to Toyota.

Spring School 2019: Toyota Trip

The students would get a closer look at the natural world.

Spring School 2019: Toyota Trip

And get hands on with some of the small forms of life on our planet.

Spring School 2019: Toyota Trip

Everyone was really looking forward to getting there and after a short bus trip we arrived.

Spring School 2019: Toyota Trip

The student split into two groups.

Spring School 2019: Toyota Trip

The kindergarten and elementary groups both had talks about some of the wonders and dangers they may encounter outside.

Spring School 2019: Toyota Trip

The kindergarten group were shown some of the wildlife they could expect to find while walking along the trails.

Spring School 2019: Toyota Trip
Spring School 2019: Toyota Trip
Spring School 2019: Toyota Trip

Once outside they got a guided tour through some of the woodlands in the area.

Spring School 2019: Toyota Trip
Spring School 2019: Toyota Trip

The elementary group headed straight outside after their talk.

Spring School 2019: Toyota Trip

The guide showed the students many different kinds of insects.

Spring School 2019: Toyota Trip
Spring School 2019: Toyota Trip
Spring School 2019: Toyota Trip
Spring School 2019: Toyota Trip

It was a great day and the students really enjoyed themselves.

We look forward to the next seasonal school and hope to see all the students again.

Spring School 2019: Trip to Gifu

The students got to visit Nawa Museum of Insects in Gifu on their second week of spring school.

Spring School 2019: Gifu

They were really excited to see some of the insects that were on display.

Spring School 2019: Gifu

All the students were eager to get inside.

Spring School 2019: Gifu

From tiny critters….

Spring School 2019: Gifu

To giant monsters.

Spring School 2019: Gifu

There were so many insects on display.

Spring School 2019: Gifu
Spring School 2019: Gifu
Spring School 2019: Gifu

After looking around the museum the students rode on the ropeway.

Spring School 2019: Gifu
Spring School 2019: Gifu

Everyone had lunch up on the mountain side.

Spring School 2019: Gifu
Spring School 2019: Gifu

It was such a great view from up there.

Spring School 2019: Gifu

It was great for the students to see some of the insects they’d been learning about in school.

Keep watching our blog for more updates about spring school.

Clowning around

The children had some funny guests come and visit Beanstalk during spring school.

Clown at Beanstalk

Taffy and Bingo!

Clown at Beanstalk

The children really enjoyed the show !

Clown at Beanstalk

And they all got a balloon animal at the end.

Clown at Beanstalk

It was such a fun day hearing the children laughing and having fun.

Thank you Taffy and Bingo!

Clowns at Beanstalk

Spring School 2019

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It’s spring school time here at Beanstalk and the children are learning all about the micro world of insects.

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The best way to get to know more about the insect world is to get up close and personal with it.

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The children went outside to collect different types of insects. It was a lot of fun searching for bugs and they caught a good selection. They brought them back to the classroom to study further.

They also started an ant farm which the DeeDee group are keeping track of!

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The younger students have learned a lot about insects through songs and games and have made some really good crafts.

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The elementary group have been working really hard in their class. They’ve covered many topics from ant colonies to dangerous insects.

Keep watching our blog this week as you’ll find out more about the how great spring school has been for the students this year.

Big boys and girls now

Our students are growing up so fast!

DeeDee 2019 New Start

They are really excited to be in Deedee Deer Class!

DeeDee 2019 New Start

The new Dee Dee 2 class are now ready to be the role models for our other students. They are proud to be our oldest students in our kindergarten.

DeeDee 2019 New Start

The Dee Dees showing how strong they all are.

DeeDee 2019 New Start

They have also been enjoying the spring sunshine.

DeeDee 2019 New Start
DeeDee 2019 New Start
DeeDee 2019 New Start
DeeDee 2019 New Start
DeeDee 2019 New Start
DeeDee 2019 New Start
DeeDee 2019 New Start
DeeDee 2019 New Start

The teachers and students are looking forward to a great school year here at Beanstalk.

School has Started, Yay!

The cherry blossoms have bloomed and that means it is the start of a new school year.

April School Start 2019

The Missy Mouse class has had some new friends join the class. The returning students have welcomed them into the group and they have been enjoying lots of classroom activities.

April School Start 2019
April School Start 2019
April School Start 2019
April School Start 2019
April School Start 2019
April School Start 2019
April School Start 2019

The Robby Rabbits have really been enjoying their new class. They have all done very well in their new workbooks.

April School Start 2019
April School Start 2019
April School Start 2019
April School Start 2019
April School Start 2019

The children got to wish their friend happy birthday this week too!

April School Start 2019

The Robby Rabbits will be walking to the park in the coming weeks so they are getting some group walking practice in this week.

April School Start 2019

The children have also been enjoying the spring weather!

April School Start 2019
April School Start 2019
April School Start 2019
April School Start 2019
April School Start 2019

Everyone is looking forward to a great year here at Beanstalk.